The group jostled in line
today for lasagna, rolls, salad and monster cookies, then
ate almost silently.It
was 22 minutes into the meeting before the first fine was
proposed. This occurred when it was noticed that the
Prez-Elect was sans Badge.After paying his two-bit fine, Tim felt he had earned
the right to present a litany of announcements.They were all worthwhile, but I can’t remember any
of them.I do
know Tim did not push King Soopers and Tony’s coupons
today - that job has been passed to Mike Magee. So, now when
you think of food - SEE MAGEE.In an attempt to improve the behavior of selected
individuals, the west end of Table One was also fined.We had no guests today.We need guests - we need new members!Let’s get with it!We also could do with improved attendance at our
meetings.Prez
Phil read a list of members with ‘perfect attendance’.Congratulations to them - they will be honored at the
Installation.Also,
a long list of‘close
but no cigar’attendees
was also read.With
a bit of effort they too could be ‘perfect’.There are lots of ways to make up missed meetings.We will publish them.

Sertoman
of the Day

SOD -Don Masias,
native of La Junta. Anticipating the interest of the group
in the location of his hometown, and the attributes of
it’s nearest water supply, Don came prepared with maps and
information about the Arkansas River.For those not in attendance please refer to:
www.waterknowledge.colostate.edu/graphics/allbasin.gif.Don’s family (mom, dad, 7 brothers, 3 sisters)
moved to Colorado Springs,
where they operated a restaurant (his brother still does),
and where Don graduated from ManitouSpringsHigh
School.Don has a BA in Pharmacy from CU.Dale Hand got him started with PorterHospital
and with Arapahoe Sertoma.Thanks, Dale.Don
is raising two sons - Chris just completed high school,
Andrew just entering high school.Don has carried a major load with our recent
fundraisers.Thanks
Don. Ask Don how you can get it over the counter.Rev. Bill won Don’s fiver.

Program

Today’s
Programwas
Pat Dorsey, fishing guide.

Pat had series of pictures of each of the areas, each
photo displaying the beautiful scenery and a trout that
every fisherman would like to claim.They have and continue to teach and guide celebrities
in the techniques of fly fishing,Pat says” it has nothing to do with luck”.Pat was selected as Orvis’ ‘Guide of the Year’
in 2001. He has been ‘guiding’ for 11 years and
obviously loves every moment of it.He commented on the impact of the Hayman fire, noting
it will continue to be a problem for many years.Thanks Pat for a super program.
Check his web site at: http://www.bluequillangler.com

Guests

Bring Prospective Members to a
Luncheon- then Sign 'em up!

Announcements

Congratulation and Welcome . . .to
the newest club in our Front Range District. The POM
(Permanent Organ- izational Meeting) of the Eagle Bend
Sertoma Club was held Wednesday August 6th.Sponsoring club is Littleton Sertoma; congrats to
themThe new
club will meet monthly at the Heritage Eagle Bend Clubhouse
(just east of E-470 on Gartrell
Pkwy.They are already involved in service projects of an
equine nature. They meet once a month on the second
Wednesday at noon. If you have a chance,
stop by and say welcome.

We
are pleased to report . . .our
incoming Governor ‘Sertoma Pat’ Diesing is
currently goofing off as she recovers from successful
surgery to remove a benign growth that was attacking her
optic nerve and making her look funny (or is that see
funny).She says
she will be back to normal soon, and that pleases us very
much.Our best
wishes, Pat.

A
few good men . . . are needed to supplement our corps of fine reporters.Two of our bulletin reporters will not be able to
serve next year.You
can help by volunteering.You will write the bulletin only once a month.It is not as difficult as you may think and lots of
help and advice will be available.Call Mike Ballew and discuss the possibility with
him.

Opportunities
left in August
Installation of Officers and Directors . . .Mount Vernon Country Club on August
28th.There is
still time to sign up - check with Dean Hiss. We will share
this important event with three other Sertoma Clubs.All incoming officers and directors are expected to
be there.You
will enjoy the fun and fellowship as we dine in this fine
mountain setting. Take your spouse out for a change.Cocktailsat
5:30
pm,
dinner at 6:30 pm. Plan on attending.

Opportunities
in September

CLC
(Club Leadership Conference) . . .is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday the 3rd at a breakfast meeting.Lead by incoming prez Dr. Tim, this is the place
where each new officer and director learns his role and
responsibilities.A
must for all incoming board members - all others are welcome
and encouraged to attend.Tim has some great plans to share.More information soon, but put it on your calendar
now. Be There!!!